Page 1 of When Life Sucks!

Chapter 1

Alice

Walking through the clubhouse, I can't help but notice the way some of the brothers are giving me odd looks. Others are looking anywhere but at me. Now, that is more than a little strange as they usually shout, 'Hi' at least.

Stopping at the bottom of the stairs to the first level of bedrooms, I look around and again everyone, even the club whores look away as though they've found something more interesting. I have a bad feeling growing, starting in the pit of my stomach, and a premonition that at any moment things will never be the same.

Ascending the stairs, I quickly make my way to Sacks’ room. Sacks has been my man for two years. He made me his old lady six months ago and has spoken about having children and buying a house. I don't know why, but I've always felt it was too early to talk about children. Something always held me back.

Hearing talking coming from Sacks’ room, I slow my steps. The door is slightly ajar and although I cannot see who is inside, I hear Sacks’ voice. "You fuckin' have to be kiddin' me!"

"No, I'm not. I've been checked, and it's true. I'm pregnant."

I slowly reach out and with my index finger, I gently push the door until it opens, revealing Sacks standing in front of none other than my so-called best friend, Melody.

They turn their heads toward me as they notice the door opening, and shock crosses their faces. Sacks lets go of Melody's hand, which he'd been holding, and gives me a pained look.

Before he can speak I hold my hand out in front of me. "Don't say anything. I heard enough. You and the skank of a friend are having a baby. Congratulations. I would, however, get tested because, you know, it may not be yours. As for you Melody, you are dead to me, and if you ever speak to me, I will rip your head off and throw it in the trash along with the rest of your body, and I don't give a fuck that you are pregnant either."

Stepping backwards, I turn in the hallway and start the walk past all the club members present who knew what was happening. All who were supposed to be my friends, or as they like to say, MC family. Some fuckin' family it is.

"Alice, wait, let me explain," Sacks shouts and I turn, flipping him the finger, before walking downstairs past everyone who are taking in the drama unashamedly.

I stop as I make it to the door, turn, and look every single one of them in the eye, including their President, Bolt. "You said I was family. But you know, if this is how you treat family, I don't want it. From this moment, you are no longer anything to me. If you see me you don't speak, you don't give eye contact, I do not exist to you, and you do not exist to me." I hear the gasps of shock from the old ladies sitting on one side of the room, but they can all kiss my ass.

Stepping out of the clubhouse, I head to my Toyota Camry. It's not a new one, but I've had her overhauled, resprayed and she's doing okay. Hearing my name called, I blank it out, climb into my girl and take off. That's the last time I'll be stepping into this place, I hope. The prospect on the gate tries to stop me, but I keep going and he has to throw himself out of the way or get run over. Either way, I don't give a shit.

At my apartment, which I'm pleased I have not moved out of, even though Sacks has pushed for me to move in with him at the clubhouse. He only wanted that, as it was convenient for him, but not so much for me. I'd have to travel across town to work, which would be a nightmare to do every morning at peak traffic times. Blessings come disguised, and this one is a blessing.

Arriving at my apartment, I head inside, lock the door, and pull the sheers, giving me a sense of privacy. In the kitchen, I grab a bottle of water and drink half while standing at the sink. How am I going to tell Mom that her best friend's daughter, who has been my best friend since kindergarten, has been cheating with my man behind my back? It's going to blow their friendship clear out of the water, especially when the baby is mentioned.

My phone rings, and looking at the caller, I block the number. I have no interest in speaking with that cheating asshole Sacks. When a text message pings, I see it is from Bolt. Now why the hell would the President of the Rampaging Rioters MC want to send a message to me?

Bolt: Can we speak?

Alice: No

Bolt: I need to have a sit down with you. Talk to you about what has happened.

Alice: No. Nothing you can say will change my decision to leave the club and all its members behind.

Bolt: I am not giving up trying, Alice, I want a talk with you when you are over your initial anger.

I don't even bother responding. I'm not interested in anything he has to say. I know he's a good president and has been getting them all out of the dirty stuff that they've been involved with in the past, but it's not my concern.

My phone rings again, and looking at it, I give a small smile as I pick it up. "Hi, Mom, how are you?"

"Well, I'm doing just fine. I had an interesting conversation with Maisy-Belle about Melody."

Sighing because I can hear the rage behind my mother's words. She is going to rant any moment…3…2…1…

"What the hell is wrong with that girl? Why was she after your man? Why didn't you tell me you were having problems with her? When did she start being a bitch to you? Did you know Maisy-Belle had threatened to kick her out of the house because she found out she was sleeping with someone's man? Maisy-Belle didn't know Melody was messing with Sacks, but she has kicked her out now that she knows, even knowing she is pregnant…"

"Mom…Mom….take a breath. I don't know what is wrong with Melody, she's not been nice for a long time. I haven't had actual problems with her, but I've seen how badly she treats people, and I've told her many times to stop being such a bitch. I have had little to do with her while I've been seeing Sacks, but seems she's been seeing my man too. I'm sorry your best friend is mixed up in this, but I'll speak to Aunt Mais because I hope it won't affect my relationship with her. She's been a surrogate auntie all my life and I don't want to lose her. As for Melody being pregnant, well, I have to tell you, Mom, it could be anyone's. She has been sleeping around for a long time. She is known to have loose legs and I hope Sacks gets tested, and has the baby DNA tested or he could bring up someone else's child."

Before Mom can respond a loud banging on the door startles me. "Hang on, Mom, someone is at the door."

I walk over and look through the spy hole and seeing it is Sacks I walk back into the kitchen. He is not getting into my apartment and if I need to, I'll call the damn cops. But first let's see if his president will do anything.

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